Your typical Geek/Farmer/Mountain Man with 8 kids!

Welcome to my personal information & background site!

My name is Phil Burns; on the web I go as Phil801 (801 is my area code) in order to distinguish myself from several other Phil Burns’ out there.

I have been very heavily involved with technology all of my life and have spent my entire career working in it. I have a wonderful family with 8 kids! We live at the foot of the gorgeous Wasatch Mountains, allowing us to frequently escape into them, on a small farm and enjoy gardening and raising animals for food while endeavoring to make the world a better place by teaching and promoting Preparedness and Self-Reliance concepts in person and via the internet.

The purpose of this site is to provide background information for potential employers, partners, customers, etc.

Here’s a quick site map (see the top menus and sidebars for quick access to specific information):

Professional Information

I’m closing in on two decades of professional experience in the software industry. I worked for several years as a programmer and entrepreneur and now typically spend most of my time managing technology groups and leading companies to success!

Media Relations

I regularly interact with the media and have given dozens of interviews on camera, on the radio, for print/online and photo-shoots. I have logged several hundred hours in front of the camera filming several episodes for a reality style TV show for Animal Planet. Click here for a credit summary.

If you are seeking an interview, personality, expert opinion, etc feel free to contact me through any of these methods.

Preparedness and Outdoors Expertise

I’ve spent most of my life in the outdoors and frequently teach Survival, Firearms, Preparedness and other classes. For detailed information about my experience, training and certifications, click here.

Featured Content

A selection of content I have authored/produced or been featured in, mostly focused on preparedness.